Zeb
Zeb: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zeb
- A diminutive of the male given names Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon, and Zebulun.
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon or Zebulun.
How popular is Zeb?
Since 1880, 2,750 boys in the U.S. have been named Zeb. Its highest rank for boys was #504 in 1888. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Zeb
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Sibling name ideas for Zeb
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Zeb FAQ
What does the name Zeb mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon, and Zebulun. A male given name. From Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon or Zebulun.
How popular is the name Zeb?
Since 1880, 2,750 boys in the U.S. have been named Zeb. Its highest rank for boys was #504 in 1888. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zeb a boy or girl name?
Zeb is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,750 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.